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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB57 YDMMOT history

LB57 YDM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 202,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2025
Mileage
202,749 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 YDM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 YDM was last recorded at 202,749 miles on 19 Jun 2025, 13,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,488 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
13,261 miles
Average per year
9,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 202,749 miles
  • 2024 – 189,488 miles
  • 2023 – 174,933 miles
  • 2022 – 166,602 miles
  • 2021 – 153,721 miles
  • 2020 – 140,391 miles
  • 2019 – 124,873 miles
  • 2018 – 113,066 miles
  • 2017 – 103,494 miles
  • 2016 – 96,536 miles
  • 2015 – 88,028 miles
  • 2014 – 80,383 miles
  • 2013 – 74,116 miles
  • 2012 – 67,319 miles
  • 2011 – 62,304 miles
  • 2010 – 59,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail202,749 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail202,749 miles (+13,261)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,749 miles
    Test number
    317267348940
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass189,488 miles (+14,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    189,488 miles
    Test number
    919978947799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass174,933 miles (+8,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    174,933 miles
    Test number
    992460211152
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass166,602 miles (+12,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    166,602 miles
    Test number
    238250349640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass153,721 miles (+13,330)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    153,721 miles
    Test number
    285127428591
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass140,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    140,391 miles
    Test number
    599641734824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail140,391 miles (+15,518)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,391 miles
    Test number
    683473014992
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass124,873 miles (+11,807)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,873 miles
    Test number
    203389229091
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust sleeve clamp broken
  9. Pass113,066 miles (+9,572)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,066 miles
    Test number
    596197975361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,494 miles (+6,958)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,494 miles
    Test number
    720998373727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,536 miles (+8,508)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,536 miles
    Test number
    149176487681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,028 miles (+7,645)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,028 miles
    Test number
    966044565043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,383 miles (+6,267)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,383 miles
    Test number
    865384764054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,116 miles (+6,797)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,116 miles
    Test number
    606465763083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,319 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,319 miles
    Test number
    117075572470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,304 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,304 miles
    Test number
    196387171425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,919 miles
    Test number
    432340440439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,919 miles1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,919 miles
    Test number
    402290640458
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread worn uneven
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Questions about LB57 YDM

Does LB57 YDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 YDM expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 YDM?
The MOT on LB57 YDM expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 YDM done?
LB57 YDM was recorded at 202,749 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2025, an average of 9,826 miles a year.
Has LB57 YDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 YDM has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 YDM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 YDM find?
LB57 YDM failed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2025 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front position lamp not working, and 6 more.

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